Fynn’s guidebook
Ski Resort
Sugarloaf mountain ski resort is a 45 minute drive away from our home, located in the Carrabasset Valley. It’s the second largest ski resort east of the Mississippi and has 1,240 acres of skiable land, and 160 runs. Sugarloaf offers cat skiing, Nordic skiing, snow shoing, dog sledding and fat biking.
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Sugarloaf Mountain
Sugarloaf mountain ski resort is a 45 minute drive away from our home, located in the Carrabasset Valley. It’s the second largest ski resort east of the Mississippi and has 1,240 acres of skiable land, and 160 runs. Sugarloaf offers cat skiing, Nordic skiing, snow shoing, dog sledding and fat biking.
Sunday river ski resort is a 45 minute drive west towards New Hampshire. It has 870 acres of skiable area and 131 runs. A great place for expert skiers and known for its dependable snow, Sunday River has some of the most diverse terrain in the Easter United States.
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Sunday River
Sunday river ski resort is a 45 minute drive west towards New Hampshire. It has 870 acres of skiable area and 131 runs. A great place for expert skiers and known for its dependable snow, Sunday River has some of the most diverse terrain in the Easter United States.
Titcomb Hill
Family friendly local ski hill in Farmington - great for learners!
Entertainment
Circa-1954 drive-in movie theater offers single showings & double features seasonally.
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Skowhegan Drive-In Theater
201 Waterville RdCirca-1954 drive-in movie theater offers single showings & double features seasonally.
Small-town, 3D-equipped multiplex with a railroad theme showing first-run features.
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Narrow Gauge Cinema
123 Narrow Gauge SquareSmall-town, 3D-equipped multiplex with a railroad theme showing first-run features.
Farmington Underground
109 Church StFun escape room - great entertainment!
Meadow Lanes Bowling Alley
907 US-2Bowling...self explanatory. Sunday night bowling league is always a fun.
Food and Drink
Tumbledown Brewing is a small craft brewery located in Farmington. The aim to "brew beer in small batches, but give it taste as big as the mountains". They are now open for outdoor seating as well as to-go can purchases!
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Tumbledown Brewing
805 Farmington Falls RdTumbledown Brewing is a small craft brewery located in Farmington. The aim to "brew beer in small batches, but give it taste as big as the mountains". They are now open for outdoor seating as well as to-go can purchases!
Need a coffee or espresso? Hungry for a bagel/cream cheese or bagel sandwich.. then this is your place! A small cafe that's easy to get to. Service is generally quick (for food prepared on the spot, not assembled from the cooler) and friendly. There's a fair amount of seating inside and a bench out front (for warmers days). Free internet as an added bonus.
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Java Joe's Corner Cafe
154 Main StNeed a coffee or espresso? Hungry for a bagel/cream cheese or bagel sandwich.. then this is your place! A small cafe that's easy to get to. Service is generally quick (for food prepared on the spot, not assembled from the cooler) and friendly. There's a fair amount of seating inside and a bench out front (for warmers days). Free internet as an added bonus.
Mediterranean Street Food: Tavern Style gathering, open air dining, locally sourced grub, inspired live music, and skilled chef. Located in the Foothills of Farmington, a lovely eat out if you are wanting to get away from the lake for an evening.
White Fox Taverna
800 Fairbanks RoadMediterranean Street Food: Tavern Style gathering, open air dining, locally sourced grub, inspired live music, and skilled chef. Located in the Foothills of Farmington, a lovely eat out if you are wanting to get away from the lake for an evening.
Established in 1900, a store of one kind or another has stood here for the better part of the past 100 years. They carry as well as special order all kinds of items such as your favorite beer or wine that the bigger stores stopped selling or wont carry at all. They are a small store but have a wide network of suppliers providing an outstanding selection of craft beer, wine, sake, liquor and even hard to find soda. They also have a full service delicatessen, groceries, Tobacco and tons more.
Rons Market
144 Franklin AveEstablished in 1900, a store of one kind or another has stood here for the better part of the past 100 years. They carry as well as special order all kinds of items such as your favorite beer or wine that the bigger stores stopped selling or wont carry at all. They are a small store but have a wide network of suppliers providing an outstanding selection of craft beer, wine, sake, liquor and even hard to find soda. They also have a full service delicatessen, groceries, Tobacco and tons more.
Shopping
Touch of Class
309 Wilton RdGreat thrift store
Touch of Class Too
206 BroadwayGreat thrift store
The flagship store, a great visit if driving up from Boston.
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L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StThe flagship store, a great visit if driving up from Boston.
Freeport
Great outlet shopping on the drive to or from Boston
You’ll find generations of craftsmanship spanning from the early 19th Century to present; hand-blown glass produced on site by Frost Glassworks that can be beautifully paired with Vermont-made Hubbarton Forge lighting; and other classics like braided rugs by Homespice Decor; classic children's toys and other gifts.
Frost have bought and sold merchandise from the same location for over forty five years and their strong reputation is built on honesty, fair prices and confidentiality. Adding one-of-a-kind pieces to your home is what makes a space unique, at Frost they have original antique and vintage items that you can’t find at departments stores. Their family has been offering a large, eclectic collection of merchandise purchased locally in Franklin County and the surrounding areas since the early seventies.
Frost Antiques & Gifts
1151 Fairbanks RdYou’ll find generations of craftsmanship spanning from the early 19th Century to present; hand-blown glass produced on site by Frost Glassworks that can be beautifully paired with Vermont-made Hubbarton Forge lighting; and other classics like braided rugs by Homespice Decor; classic children's toys and other gifts.
Frost have bought and sold merchandise from the same location for over forty five years and their strong reputation is built on honesty, fair prices and confidentiality. Adding one-of-a-kind pieces to your home is what makes a space unique, at Frost they have original antique and vintage items that you can’t find at departments stores. Their family has been offering a large, eclectic collection of merchandise purchased locally in Franklin County and the surrounding areas since the early seventies.
Activities
In the heart of the Kennebec Valley Region you'll find the Belgrade Lakes, a chain of seven lakes and ponds where you can fish for landlocked salmon, brook trout, northern pike, and largemouth and smallmouth bass.The Belgrade Lakes are located just a few miles from Interstate 95 in the Augusta/Waterville area. You can access each body of water from the shoreline and by boat.Ponds in the Belgrades Lakes chain are open to ice fishing, each with special regulations. Be sure to consult the Open Water & Ice Fishing Laws & Rules.
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Belgrade Lakes
In the heart of the Kennebec Valley Region you'll find the Belgrade Lakes, a chain of seven lakes and ponds where you can fish for landlocked salmon, brook trout, northern pike, and largemouth and smallmouth bass.The Belgrade Lakes are located just a few miles from Interstate 95 in the Augusta/Waterville area. You can access each body of water from the shoreline and by boat.Ponds in the Belgrades Lakes chain are open to ice fishing, each with special regulations. Be sure to consult the Open Water & Ice Fishing Laws & Rules.
Clearwater Lake, also known as Clearwater Pond, is a natural lake tucked away in the woods of Maine's Lakes and Mountains Region. With almost 800 acres of water, anglers and boaters will find more than enough room to share. In the summer, Clearwater Pond is a great place to swim, and winter brings access to all the winter sports of nearby Farmington along with exceptional ice fishing. Add the spectacular fall foliage, and Clearwater Lake becomes a year round vacation destination.
Clearwater Pond
Clearwater Lake, also known as Clearwater Pond, is a natural lake tucked away in the woods of Maine's Lakes and Mountains Region. With almost 800 acres of water, anglers and boaters will find more than enough room to share. In the summer, Clearwater Pond is a great place to swim, and winter brings access to all the winter sports of nearby Farmington along with exceptional ice fishing. Add the spectacular fall foliage, and Clearwater Lake becomes a year round vacation destination.
The A.T. in Maine is wild, spectacularly scenic, challenging and ultimately fulfilling. Maine is the A.T.’s most challenging, rugged and remote state, and it has the wildest feel of any area of the Trail. Maine offers some exciting features that are uncommon elsewhere on the A.T., including wildlife like moose and loons and pristine lakes. It’s also famous for hosting the hardest mile of the Trail: Mahoosuc Notch.
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Appalachian Mountains
The A.T. in Maine is wild, spectacularly scenic, challenging and ultimately fulfilling. Maine is the A.T.’s most challenging, rugged and remote state, and it has the wildest feel of any area of the Trail. Maine offers some exciting features that are uncommon elsewhere on the A.T., including wildlife like moose and loons and pristine lakes. It’s also famous for hosting the hardest mile of the Trail: Mahoosuc Notch.
Franklin County Agricultural Society celebrates 179 consecutive years of the Farmington Fair, taking into account the year of 1940 when the Fair was canceled due to World War II. With agricultural education and competition, to carnival rides and food; the Fair draws a large crowd. Whether taking part or spectating the range of activities is truly awesome from traditional horse and bull pulling to the demolition derby! A must see for trips in mid to late September
Fairgrounds
Franklin County Agricultural Society celebrates 179 consecutive years of the Farmington Fair, taking into account the year of 1940 when the Fair was canceled due to World War II. With agricultural education and competition, to carnival rides and food; the Fair draws a large crowd. Whether taking part or spectating the range of activities is truly awesome from traditional horse and bull pulling to the demolition derby! A must see for trips in mid to late September
A bit of everything (Fishing/ Hunting/ Food/ Music and more)
At Jack’s Trading Post you’ll find everything you need for your upcoming hunting or fishing trip. From basic groceries, cold drinks and take-out foods to all your hunting and fishing gear, they’ve got it! Since the early 1950’s they’ve been catering to our local community, fishermen, hunters, snowmobiles, ATV enthusiasts and tourist with friendly service and the products they need.
Jack's Trading Post
477 Fairbanks RdAt Jack’s Trading Post you’ll find everything you need for your upcoming hunting or fishing trip. From basic groceries, cold drinks and take-out foods to all your hunting and fishing gear, they’ve got it! Since the early 1950’s they’ve been catering to our local community, fishermen, hunters, snowmobiles, ATV enthusiasts and tourist with friendly service and the products they need.
Gas Station, conveniance store, take away joint, restaurant, local music...it has it all. Rustic and uninspiring on the outside, this is the epitome of a local Maine backcountry business. A real treat to have within 10 minutes of the camp that provides for many different needs.
Our Village Market
1798 New Vineyard RdGas Station, conveniance store, take away joint, restaurant, local music...it has it all. Rustic and uninspiring on the outside, this is the epitome of a local Maine backcountry business. A real treat to have within 10 minutes of the camp that provides for many different needs.
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Jacks Trading Post
At Jack’s Trading Post you’ll find everything you need for your upcoming hunting or fishing trip. From basic groceries, cold drinks and take-out foods to all your hunting and fishing gear, they’ve got it! Since the early 1950’s they've been catering to our local community, fishermen, hunters, snowmobiles, ATV enthusiasts and tourist with friendly service and the products they need.